1N5 of Us: Changing the Mental Health Landscape

A podcast that is working to STOP the stigma and START the conversation around all things mental health. We will take a close look at many of the mental health challenges that exist while learning about people, programs, and organizations that are working to overcome these obstacles. While 1 in 5 people may experience a mental health challenge in any given year, we know that with the proper intervention, individuals can go on to live full and productive lives. Join us as we work to build a community that is empowered to START the conversation around mental health and wellness.

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1N5 of Us: Changing the Mental Health Landscape

Samantha Talks PTSD + Recovery

December 04, 2021 • 1N5 • Episode 45

Today, we sat down and talked with Samantha Joy, a rape crisis counselor, suicide prevention advocate, and dog mom to rescue, Milo, and Medical Alert Service Dog, BROOKS. She lives with complex PTSD, major depressive disorder, and anxiety with severe panic attacks and agoraphobia. As a survivor of child sexual abuse, incest, and suicide, Sam shares her story to help protect children and end the stigma. Sam talks about her mental health journey, what treatment has looked like for her, and how her dogs have helped in her recovery. We hope you enjoy!

Websites

1N5.org

Psychology Today - Find a Therapist

MindPeace Search for Provider (Cincinnati area specific)

CDC Stats on Mental Health

National Alliance on Mental Illness

Find 1N5 on social media:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/1N5.org.stopthestigma/

Instagram: @1n5.org.stopthestigma

Twitter: https://twitter.com/1N5_org

Find Maya on social media:

Instagram: @samanthajoydc

National Resources:

You don’t have to be in a crisis to talk with someone.

National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1- 800-273-TALK (8255)

The National Suicide Prevention Hotline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.

Crisis Text Line - Text HOME to 741741

The Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7 mental health support via text message. Crisis Counselors bring texters “from a hot moment to a cool calm” using techniques in empathetic listening. Once they’ve built rapport and trust, explored the issues, and established the texter’s goal, they collaboratively problem-solve to help the texter come up with a plan to stay safe. Texting in will not appear on your bill if you have AT&T, Sprint, or Verizon as your cell phone carrier.